London and Hong Kong-based firm Conran and Partners recently completed the interior design of Taj the Trees, in partnership with Studio Vikhroli.
Situated within Godrej Properties’ Mumbai mixed-use development project, The Trees in Vikhroli, the 151-room hotel blends contemporary design with the site’s heritage, paying homage to India’s industrial revolution over the past century.
As the hotel is an integral part of a larger residential and commercial master plan, the lobby finds home on the first floor, creating space for a tea lounge that can be enjoyed by both visitors and locals. The ground floor meanwhile houses a spacious ballroom, with access to a private courtyard garden.
The first-floor lobby exudes the grandeur of a classic Taj hotel, reinterpreted by Conran and Partners through a contemporary lens. With its lofty ceilings and bespoke artwork commissioned from UK artists Based Upon, the lobby also features an integrated wine bar that adds energy to the space.
The second floor showcases an immersive wellness area comprising five treatment rooms, a relaxation room, salon, gym, retail spaces and a studio. Here, simple yet elegant designs nod to the local salt rocks, while copper accents adorn the ceiling and floor.
On the third floor, a light-filled all-day dining restaurant has been designed for functionality throughout the day, while the adjacent Indian restaurant draws inspiration from 1920s Bombay Deco style, featuring dark veneered walls with gold detailing. Both restaurants offer expansive terraces adjacent to a pool deck, overlooking the campus sculpture garden.
“Designing Taj the Trees was a true labour of love, blending the rich heritage of Mumbai’s Vikhroli campus with Godrej’s vision for its future,” said Tina Norden, Principal and Partner at Conran and Partners. “We wanted to celebrate the craftsmanship, precision, and intricate details that define this area, going beyond a mere industrial aesthetic. Our goal was to create a truly contemporary interpretation of a Taj Hotel, a space that embodies the essence of India’s craftsmanship and heritage whilst creating a modern and serene oasis in the midst of Mumbai’s bustling urban landscape.”
